Nefes Gazetesi begins publication: 'We promise, we take an oath'
The first issue of Nefes Gazetesi, with Metin Yılmaz as founding Editor-in-Chief, was released today (December 19).
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Nefes Gazetesi, founded by Metin Yılmaz after he left Sözcü where he served as editor-in-chief for 17 years, began its publication life today (December 19).
The front page of the newspaper's first edition, which met its readers at newsstands, features an article by Media Group President Metin Yılmaz.
Here is Metin Yılmaz's article titled 'We promise, we take an oath':
In defiance of those who say, 'The era of print media is over. Newspapers no longer sell,' a bombshell of a newspaper, NEFES Gazetesi, has begun its publication life today...
In our first issue, look at what we promise our readers and what we take an oath for:
That we will always stand by the people and the righteous...
That we will publish in line with the principles and revolutions of Atatürk...
That we will not deviate even a millimeter from his light and the path he showed...
That we will stand with the secular, democratic, and modern Republic of Türkiye...
That we will always defend the principle of 'One Nation, One Flag, One Homeland, and One State'...
That we will maintain an equal distance from all political parties and politicians...
That we will stand against the enemies of the people and the homeland...
That we will expose those who eye the public's money, those who rob and facilitate the robbing of the state through shady deals disguised as tenders, thieves, embezzlers, liars, plunderers, insatiable opportunists, and religious profiteers...
That we will be the voice and the BREATH (NEFES) of millions of workers, civil servants, retirees, tradespeople, and farmers crushed under the burden of the cost of living—in short, of every segment of society...
That with the awareness of this heavy duty and responsibility we have undertaken, we will publish in accordance with universal journalistic and legal principles, without fear, without fatigue, without compromise, and without bending or breaking, so that the public can access the most accurate and reliable information and news...
That we will never, ever take a step back in the face of pressure and threats, no matter where they come from...
That we will never sell our pens... That we will break them if necessary...
BEFORE THE GREAT TURKISH NATION, WE PROMISE AND TAKE AN OATH UPON OUR HONOR AND INTEGRITY.
HOW HAPPY IS THE ONE WHO SAYS I AM A TURK..."
THE HEADLINE OF NEFES GAZETESİ
CONTRIBUTORS OF NEFES GAZETESİ
The writing staff of Nefes Gazetesi includes Soner Yalçın, Ümit Zileli, Deniz Zeyrek, Nevşin Mengü, Aytunç Erkin, Murat Muratoğlu, Can Ataklı, Memduh Bayraktaroğlu, Şansal Büyüka, Uğur Karakullukçu, Nuray Babacan, and Musa Kart.